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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), City Battalion, Richmond, Va. [from the Richmond, Va., times-dispatch, February 14, 1904.] (search)
ichmond, Va. [from the Richmond, Va., times-dispatch, February 14, 1904.] Roster of officers of the twenty-fiifth Battalion of Infantry. Editor of the Times-Dispatch: Sir,—Will you kindly tell me what company Captain Cocke commanded during the latter part of the Confederate war? I think it was a city battalion, of Richmond. P. C. W. See the roster following, which we give as a matter of general interest: Officers of the twenty-fifth Battalion Virginia Infantry. Wyatt M. Elliott, Major and Lieutenant-Colonel. Louis J. Bossieux, Major. Thomas L. Bondurant, Assistant Surgeon and Surgeon. Oscar R. Hough, Adjutant. Jesse P. Hope, Surgeon. Joseph A. Baden, Assistant Surgeon. Henry C. Shent, Assistant Surgeon. Thaddeus B. Starke, Assistant Quartermaster. Benjamin F. Cocke, Acting Adjutant. John E. Bradley, Ensign. Company A. John H. Greaner, Captain. James T. Vaughan, First Lieutenant. Oscar R. Hough, Second Lieutenant. John Poe, Jr.,
The Daily Dispatch: December 7, 1860., [Electronic resource], The Press on the Message. (search)
Complimentary Dinner to the Bell and Everett Electors.--the Bell and Everett Club of this city gave a banquet to the Electors, on Wednesday night, at the Exchange Hotel. Wm. H. MacFARLANDarland, Esq., presided, assisted by the following vice Presidents: Wyatt M. Elliott. A. B. Guigon, Jas. McDonald, Thos. J. Evans, Thos. Vaiden, Dr. Z. S. McGruder and David I. Burr. Smith's Band furnished music for the occasion. after some time had been spent in discussing the luxuries on the tables, the President called the assemblage to order, and proceeded to announce the regular toasts: 1st. Washington — His praise is on the line of his children. They insult his memory who forget his parting advice. [Drank standing. Music-- "Washington's March."] 2d. The Fathers of the Republic--They have not "eaten sour grapes, but the children's teeth are set on edge." Let those rebellious children who betray the Constitution suffer alone the punishment of their own faults. (Music-- "
The Daily Dispatch: March 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
street railway, that they be allowed to procure licenses for their vehicles for six months. The following gentlemen were appointed Commissioners to superintend the charter election to be held on Wednesday, the 3d day of April: Monroe Ward.--Thos. M. Jones, Chas. H. Powell, Thos. Boudar, R. G. Cabell and F. J. Smith, Commissioners. Wm. N. Kelly, Conductor.--Election to be held at Lacy's shop. Madison Ward.--Elisha Sheppereon, James H. Grant, G. N. Gwathmey G. W. Randolph, Wyatt M. Elliott, and E. H. Chalkley, Conductor. Election to be held at City Hall. Jefferson Ward — Joseph Brummel, Luther Libby, J. J. Wilson, T. E. Word and A. F. Picot, Commissioners, and R. T. Seal, Conductor.--Election to be held at Market Hall. A petition was presented from the Fayette Artillery, asking to be allowed to participate in the benefits of the bequest made by the city to the 1st Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. It states that there are now 70 men on the roll of the company,
The Daily Dispatch: March 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
at A Meeting of the Council of the city of Richmond, held on Monday, the 11th day of March, 1861, the following resolution was adopted. Resolved,That the following gentlemen be appointed to superintend the Charter Elections, to be held on Wednesday, the 3d day of April, 1861 For Monroe Ward--Thomas M. Jonce, Charles H. Powell, Th. Bondar. J. G. Capell, and Francis J. Smith, Commissioners; and Wm. N. Kelley, Conductor. Election to be held at Lacy's Shop. For Madison Ward--E. Shepperson, James H. Grant, G. N. Gwathmey, G. W. Randolph, and Wyatt M. Elliott, Commissioners, and E. H Chalkley, Conductor. Election to be held at the City Hall. For Jefferson Ward--Joseph Brummel, L. Libby, J. J. Wilson, T. E. Word, and A. F. Picor, Commissioners; and R. T. Seal, Conductor. Election to be held at Market Hall. A Copy — Teste: mh 20--tde Thos. Lawson, C. C. R.
The Daily Dispatch: March 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
at A Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond, held on Monday, the 11th day of March, 1861, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the following gentlemen be appointed to superintend the Charter Elections, to be held on Wednesday, the 2d day of April, 1861: For Monroe Ward--Thomas M. Jones, Charles H. Powell, Th. Boudar, J. G. Cabell, and Francis J. Smith, Commissioners; and Wm. N. Kelley, Conductor. Election to be held at Lacy's Shop. For Madison Ward--E. Shepperson, James H. Grant, G. N. Gwathmey, G. W. Randolph, and Wyatt M. Elliott, Commissioners; and E. H. Chalkley, Conductor. Election to be held at the City Hall. For Jefferson Ward--Joseph Brummel. L. Libby, J. J. Wilson, T. E. Word, and A. F. Picot, Commissioners; and R. T. Seal, Conductor. Election to be held at Market Hall. A Copy — Teste: mh 20--tdc Thos. Lawson, C. C. R.
The Daily Dispatch: December 28, 1860., [Electronic resource], Destitution and death of a Revolutionary Soldier. (search)
Meeting of citizens. An immensely large meeting of citizens was held at the African Church last night, to take into consideration the condition of the national affairs. The meeting organized by electing Wyatt M. Elliott, Esq, President, fifteen Vice Presidents, and five Secretaries. A Committee on Business, composed of Geo. W. Randolph, Esq., and twenty-five other gentlemen, to prepare and report business for the meeting, was appointed. After retirement, Mr. Randolph reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were discussed at length, and finally adopted: Virginia having manifested her appreciation of the benefits of the Federal Union, not only by her active agency in its formation, her sacrifices to maintain it, and her unswerving fidelity to the Constitution, but more emphatically still by her endurance of long-continued aggression upon the constitutional rights of herself and her sister States of the South, we deem it unnecessary to reiterate th
The Daily Dispatch: December 29, 1860., [Electronic resource], Local matters. (search)
ligent meeting of the citizens of Richmond was held at the African Church last Thursday night, to take into consideration the present condition of the country. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thomas W. McCance, on whose motion Capt. Wyatt M. Elliott was called to the chair. Capt. Elliott returned thanks for the honor, and promised to discharge the duty to the best of his ability, relying upon the dignity and character of the citizens present to sustain him. We are not here for pCapt. Elliott returned thanks for the honor, and promised to discharge the duty to the best of his ability, relying upon the dignity and character of the citizens present to sustain him. We are not here for party purposes, but for a higher and nobler duty — we are here for purposes touching those questions which concern our honor and dignity. We are here as a band of brothers, such as Virginians have ever been and ever will be in times of peril — impelled by honor, by duty and by patriotism to action. He then invited the persons present to give utterance to such sentiments as may be called for by the occasion. Mr. David J. Burr nominated as Vice Presidents the following gentlemen, and they w
The Daily Dispatch: June 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Very important to the city. In our issue of yesterday appeared an address from Captain Wyatt M. Elliott, well-known to the community as a soldier of unimpeachable skill and large experience, "to the men of Richmond and its vicinity," in which hed men each are to be raised. They are to serve within the circuit of the batteries around Manchester and Richmond. Capt. Elliott is appointed Major, and the officers are so be elected by the several companies. Capt. Elliott indicates five gentleCapt. Elliott indicates five gentlemen, all good soldiers, with whom he has lodged the power to enroll, each, one hundred men. They are to act as Captains if the requisite number be obtained. They are Louis J. Bossieux, Wm. L. Maule, John H. Greener, J. F. C. Potts, and Wm. Wirt Harot wish to leave the city, but are willing to serve in defence of it. Here is a chance for them. By serving here, they will do as much good as if they were on the Chickahominy. We expect to see Captain Elliott's ranks field in a very short time.
The Daily Dispatch: June 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
ed Capt John D Fry, in wrist, severely; Sgts B B P Jackson, slightly; Thos C Woodall, do; Privates J K Buck, slightly; Jos G Barber, leg and shoulder, severely; Geo C Campbell, both thighs, severely; J C Clendenning, slightly; E G Clark, do; W S Elliott, head, severely; J K P Elliott, slightly; Ed Feley, head severely; David Jennett, slightly; J B Love, in ankle, severely; John Lewis. in hand; B O Rutherford, in leg, badly; J W Turnage, in thigh, severely. Company D.--Killed: Haney TribblElliott, slightly; Ed Feley, head severely; David Jennett, slightly; J B Love, in ankle, severely; John Lewis. in hand; B O Rutherford, in leg, badly; J W Turnage, in thigh, severely. Company D.--Killed: Haney Tribble, John A Womack, G H B Holleman. Wounded: Capt M L Walsh, slightly in face; 1st Sg't Hart Harris, in thigh, badly; Sg't Hearn, in head, badly; Corp'l S K Jennings, slightly; J H Webster, in thigh, badly; Privates J L Heern, in thigh, badly; F F Chamberlain, thigh slightly; R C Hughes, neck, badly; W T Hankins, fluges; J P Graves, shoulder, badly; J L Williams, breast, badly; Frank Evitts, head, slightly; Thos Bullard, head, slightly; B R Hunter, shoulder and arm; Z Walkins, month, badly; J T
The Daily Dispatch: March 31, 1864., [Electronic resource], Escape of Confederate officers from the Nashville Penitentiary. (search)
City — Battalion. --The 25th Virginia battalion, better known as the City Battalion, Col. Wyatt M. Elliott, who, since their organization, have been on duty in this city, yesterday morning moved to Chaffin's Bluff, their place in this city being supplied by the 28th Va. battalion, Hunton's brigade. As the City battalion passed down Main street the troops presented a really splendid appearance, and were loudly cheered by the citizens. The men are delighted with the change. The constant guard duty they had to perform here was excessively wearisome.